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Feinstein’s death forces tough Senate appointment on Gov. Newsom that could upend race for her seat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

Gavin Newsom publicly dreaded the decision he has to make.With the death Thursday night of Dianne Feinstein, Newsom’s friend and California’s longest-serving senator, the moment has come, forcing a decision the Democratic governor has made much harder for himself by his public promises to appoint a Black woman who isn’t already running for the seat.“It’s a choice that should have been easy — who among the state’s deep Democratic bench would he like to elevate?” said Thad Kousser, a political science professor at the University of California-San Diego. “But the governor’s commitments and comments have made it more complex for him.”Asked on Meet the Press earlier this month about the possibility of having to fill the seat of California’s ailing, 90-year-old senator,  Newsom said, “I don’t want to make another appointment, and I don’t think the people of California want me to make another appointm...

Navy to start testing SEALs, other troops for steroids

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

By Lolita C. Baldor | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November, taking a groundbreaking step that military leaders have long resisted.Rear Adm. Keith Davids, commander of Naval Special Warfare Command, announced the new program Friday in a message to his force, calling it necessary to protect their health and military readiness. The Navy will be the first to begin random testing, but Army Special Operations Command said it will soon follow suit, although no start date has been set.The Army and Navy have the largest and most well known special operations forces, including the Navy SEALs and Army’s Delta Force, Green Berets and Ranger Regiment. They are often called on to do the military’s most sensitive and dangerous missions. The physical and mental challenges of getting through their selection and training programs and the pressures of the risk...

New York City under state of emergency as heavy rains bring flooding

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

Damaging downpours dumped more than 5 inches of rain across New York City early Friday, snarling travel on land and at the airports with the nasty weather expected to last all day. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared New York City was in a state of emergency.A flash flood warning was in place for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, said the National Weather Service, warning of rain continuing for hours and the threat of continued flooding on highways, streets and underpasses. Major havoc was reported in city subways as 3 to 5 inches of rain was expected across the region, with the possibility of up to 8 inches before the storm disappeared, according to the NWS.“The city is bullseye with this band of rain,” said NWS meteorologist Dominic Ramunni, warning of additional flash flooding as the day goes on.NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 29: A person walks along a flooded sidewalk on Church Avenue amid a coastal storm on September 29, 2023 in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn borough...

What impact Sen. Feinstein’s death could have nationally

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

By Michelle L. Price | Associated PressNEW YORK — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death creates a vacancy in the Senate at a time when her Democrats hold the slightest majority in the chamber.Feinstein, a centrist Democrat who had represented California since 1992, had medical struggles in recent months that already had prompted questions about whether she’d resign and who might replace her.California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to pick a replacement soon. An election to pick the state’s next senator serving a full six-year term is scheduled for next year.Here’s a look at what Feinstein’s death means for the Senate at a critical time on Capitol Hill:HOW DOES IT IMPACT CONTROL OF THE SENATE?Before Feinstein’s death, Democrats held a 51-49 majority. They had control of 48 seats, plus three independent members who generally vote with Democrats. Until her seat is filled, Democrats will be at least one vote short of a majority as they try to advance the...

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office responds to increase in residential burglaries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

(KRON) – There has been an increase in residential burglaries in San Mateo County, according to a post on X from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Deputies will increase the number of patrol vehicles in targeted areas, the sheriff's office said. The sheriff’s office offers vacation house checks as a courtesy for residents to provide additional security.  San Mateo Macy’s robbery results in arrest The San Mateo Sheriff's Office reminds residents to continue to be “vigilant and look out for each other.” San Mateo County residents with non-emergency concerns or questions can call the non-emergency line at (650)-363-4911.

Sen. Josh Hawley Received Campaign Donations From General Motors and Ford

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., appeared at a General Motors plant in Wentzville, Missouri, earlier this week to join members of the United Auto Workers on the picket line against the Big Three automakers. There, he called himself “pro-worker,” challenged the companies to give workers a pay raise and more time off, and said he’s with the workers “100 percent.”While he is rallying against the Big Three now, he has previously received campaign contributions from the automakers. During his first run for Senate in 2018 and through 2020, Hawley’s PAC received $8,500 from GM’s PAC, according to records filed with the Federal Election Commission. His Senate campaign received $3,500 from Ford’s PAC and another $1,000 from a GM executive during that same time period. His PAC and campaign received an additional $13,000 from PACs associated with Toyota, a Japanese company notorious for running non-union shops in the United States.Asked about the donations, a spokesperson for Hawley pointe...

Ryder Cup match capsules from the opening day at Marco Simone

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — A capsule look at Friday’s matches at the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone:MORNING FOURSOMESJon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, Europe, def. Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns, United States, 4 and 3.One fan shouted out, “Smack his lights out, Jon.” That proved to be particularly true. Rahm holed a 30-foot birdie putt from off the green, he hit the pin with his tee shots on the par-3 seventh, and he chipped in from 70 feet to halve the 10th right when the Americans thought they could get back in it. Rahm drove the 11th green to set birdie, Sam Burns hit into the bunker on the par-5 12th as Europe made another birdie, and then it was just a matter of time. Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg, Europe, def. Max Homa and Brian Harman, United States, 4 and 3.Hovland set the tone early when he chipped from the fringe, over a ridge and into the cup some 45 feet away for birdie. He nearly chipped in again on No. 3 to halve the hole. Homa and Harman lost the opening two ho...

Arrestan a un hombre en relación al asesinato de Tupac Shakur en 1996

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

(CNN) — Un hombre fue detenido en las últimas horas en relación con el asesinato del rapero Tupac Shakur, ocurrido en 1996, según confirmó una fuente policial a CNN.La fuente, con conocimiento de la investigación, confirma que el hombre detenido este viernes por la mañana es Duane Keith Davis, alias “Keffe D”, cuya casa de Henderson fue registrada en julio como parte de la investigación en curso de la Policía Metropolitana de Las Vegas sobre el tiroteo.Se espera que los funcionarios de la Policía Metropolitana de Las Vegas celebren una conferencia de prensa a última hora de este viernes, dijo la fuente.Esta es una historia en desarrollo y se actualizará.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Column: After historic regular season, Acuña gets a chance to really shine in playoffs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — The last time the Braves made a run to the World Series championship, Ronald Acuña Jr. could only watch.Now, after a historic season that defied all conventional norms of the national pastime, Atlanta’s slugging speedster — or should we say speedy slugger? — has a chance to really shine in the playoffs.October, after all, is where reputations are made for the ages.Acuña has already established himself as baseball’s most thrilling performer, a guy who stormed right on through the 40-40 club — a group occupied by only five players in the history of the game — to set up his own exclusive cliques.The 40-50 club. Come and gone.The 40-60 club. Ditto. Finally, he settled on the 40-70 club.“It’s one of those numbers that wasn’t impossible but seemed impossible,” Acuña said, summing up perfectly the enormity of his accomplishments.Indeed, he is the first player in baseball history with 40 homers and 70 stolen bases in a single season, which goes against...

Live updates | McIlroy says Europeans won’t be complacent after their ‘amazing’ Day 1 at Ryder Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:25 GMT

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Rory McIlroy says the Europeans will not be complacent after their “amazing” Day 1 at the Ryder Cup.McIlroy was the only player to win two points as Europe built a 6 1/2-1 1/2 lead.“The fact that the Americans didn’t win a full point was incredible,” McIlroy said, “and just shows the heart, grit and determination that the European team has.”He added that “it’s a great start but we can’t rest on our laurels. We need to go out there and try and win tomorrow’s morning session and keep increasing our lead.”___Europe tied its best start to a Ryder Cup by taking a 6 1/2-1 1/2 lead on Day 1 in its bid to reclaim the gold trophy from the Americans.Justin Rose and Robert MacIntyre won the last two holes in the final match of the afternoon fourballs to earn a tie with Max Homa and Wyndham Clark.The U.S. team didn’t win a match all day at Marco Simone, only claiming a half-point in three of the fourballs. They were swept by Europe for t...